Laddie Sahota on Grammarly Answershttp://www.grammarly.com/answers/users/207849/laddie-sahota2015-08-02T17:27:50ZPassive voice?http://www.grammarly.com/answers/questions/17197-passive-voice/
<p>how can i fix this sentence?</p><p>See example: </p><blockquote>Both of these are harmful if they are sprayed onto a fruit or vegetable and eaten before the recommended delay period.</blockquote>
<p><small>asked <a href="/answers/questions/17197-passive-voice/">Jun 26 &#39;13 at 20:37</a> by <a href="/answers/users/207849/laddie-sahota" class="profile">Laddie Sahota</a>, New member</small></p>
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Passive voice happens when receipient of an action is the subject rather than the object of the sentence.&nbsp;</p>
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Let&#39;s try the following active (clarified) wording:</p>
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Both of these chemicals are harmful when sprayed on fruits or vegetables and eaten before the recommended delay period.&nbsp;</p>
<p><small>answered <a href="/answers/questions/17197-passive-voice/#answer_22963">Jun 27 &#39;13 at 13:27</a> by <a href="/answers/users/17/kimberly" class="profile">Kimberly</a>, Expert</small></p>